Single Black Female pilot coming to BET: The network has given Mara Brock Akil and Salim Akil the green light for a new pilot titled, Single Black Female, which is expected to air in August. It will be based on the work-family balance of a single black woman who is the host of a popular Atlanta talk show, similar to The Ellen DeGeneres Show.

New Hampshire lawmakers consider rolling back gay marriage: As several states debate measures to legalize gay marriage, New Hampshire is considering a repeal of its same-sex-marriage law. The repeal has the backing of some top leaders in the GOP-controlled Legislature. But rescinding rights is never easy, particularly in a state that takes its liberties seriously.